Job Information
Montana State University Sr Coordinator of Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26344
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
David Grassi
406-994-4803 (tel:406-994-4803)
david.grassi@montana.edu
Classification Title Recreation Coord III
Working Title Sr Coordinator of Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs
Brief Position Overview
This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations related to the new aquatic facility, youth programs, and assist with the safety and risk management efforts for Campus Recreation.
Position Number 4N1202
Department SWC-Campus Rec
Division Division of Student Success
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $56,160.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Student Wellness is part of the Division of Student Success at MSU Bozeman. Student Wellness is comprised of three departments (Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services) and provides support, services, and programs for student and community health and wellbeing at MSU . Student Wellness is housed in a brand new state of the art facility that supports the collective work of the entire Student Wellness team.
Montana State University seeks a dynamic Aquatics, Youth, and Safety Programs Coordinator. This position is a crucial part of managing a brand-new pool within the new Student Wellness Center. This position will coordinate all day-to-day operations related to the new aquatic facility, youth programs, and assist with the safety and risk management efforts for Campus Recreation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Aquatics:
Manage the aquatics facility – perform basic pool maintenance, perform chemical balance checks and be able to rectify issues, staff pool reservations, oversee safety of pool deck, and exhibit exceptional customer service
Ensure and maintain American Red Cross lifeguard safety training requirements of aquatics employees to continually mitigate risk
Hire, train, develop, and mentor a staff of 20 lifeguards and/or swim instructors
Administer monthly emergency safety audits of staff ensuring life-saving skills are properly administered
Coordinate and oversee annual pool licensure process with Campus Sanitarian
Youth Programs:
Management of Bobcat Summer Youth Camp ( BSYC ). Provide leadership, management, and development to camp programming for the day camp that hosts 600 kids each summer
Hire, train, develop, and mentor 12 – 14 Summer Camp staff members
Continually review, train, and revise risk management strategy for youth programs to include Code Adam protocols in the Student Wellness Center and on campus
Expand youth programming to include swim lessons programming, parent night out events and others as opportunities arise
Safety:
Coordinate the offering and teaching of safety certification programs including CPR , first aid, and AED
Assist with the implementation of the Student Wellness Center Emergency Response Plan ( ERP ), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other risk management efforts and trainings
Other duties:
Manage assigned program budgets
Contribute to department wide operations and strategic planning such as budget processes, assessment, data tracking, student development initiatives, special events, and outreach
Implement program assessment tools to assess program needs, participant satisfaction and overall program feedback
Special Projects for Campus Recreation
Attend professional Development workshops, certifications, and conferences to be at the height of the industry standards
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, Exercise Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Demonstrated experience and success working in facility or aquatics management
Current lifeguard certification
Lifeguard trainer certification (or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire)
Demonstrated experience and interest in working with youth
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or Sport Science or related field
Experience in higher education
Prior experience using Innosoft Fusion or other membership/recreation facility management software
Swim instructor certification
Certified Pool Operator
Current certification in teaching CPR / AED
The Successful Candidate Will
Effectively coordinate and prioritize workload to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities. Model professional and ethical behavior.
Have the ability to positively respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
Consistently demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community which is accessible to people of many backgrounds.
Demonstrate initiatives and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented office culture, assisting with special projects and events for Campus Recreation department and/or Student Success area initiatives.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities that build and maintain positive working relationships within the department, the University, and the community.
Maintain knowledge of and implement current best practices for aquatics operations, youth programs, wellness, and facility operations in collegiate recreation.
Seek opportunities to enhance the overall operations of Campus Recreation with intentional interdepartmental collaboration and development and implementation of integrated operation process.
Prioritize current industry standard risk strategies and collaborate with campus partners regarding risk mitigation.
Maintain a presence within the Campus Rec department and the Student Wellness Center by attending program events in the evenings and weekends when necessary
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on April 14th 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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